IDSC — Investment Dealer Supervisors Course (Study Hub + Practice)

The Investment Dealer Supervisors Course (IDSC) is designed for tier-one supervision. It focuses on building practical supervisory judgment: supervision structures and skills, rules and gatekeeper responsibilities, risk management, account opening/documentation, supervision of client accounts (including institutional/trading supervision themes), and complaint handling/regulators.

Official exam format (CSI): 1 exam, 75 multiple-choice questions, 2 hours, proctored, passing grade 60%. (CSI notes the course is formerly BMC.)

Use this hub as your structured prep path:

• Start with the Overview to understand the exam’s scope and weighting.
• Follow the Study Plan for 30/60/90‑day schedules.
• Work the Syllabus as your objective checklist.
• Use the Cheatsheet for high-yield rules, workflows, and terminology (glossary included).
• Train speed using Practice .

Select a section below to begin.

In this section

• IDSC Cheatsheet — High-Yield Rules, Workflows, Decision Tables & Glossary
  Last-mile IDSC review: supervision structures and skills, gatekeeper duties, risk management, account opening/documentation, conflicts/disclosures, trade reviews, complex product supervision, complaints/regulators—plus a large glossary.
• IDSC FAQ — Common Questions (Supervision, Rules, Risk, Complaints)
  Frequently asked questions for CSI Investment Dealer Supervisors Course (IDSC): exam format, official topic weightings, what to prioritize, and how to practice efficiently.
• IDSC Mock Exams & Practice Exam Questions | CSI Investment Dealer Supervisors Course
  IDSC mock exams and practice exam questions for CSI Investment Dealer Supervisors Course. Timed practice sets and detailed explanations in the FINRA Exam Prep app (web, iOS, Android).
• IDSC Resources — Official CSI Links
  Authoritative IDSC resources from the Canadian Securities Institute (CSI): course page, official curriculum, and exam credits (structure + weightings).
• IDSC Study Plan (30 / 60 / 90 Days)
  A practical IDSC study plan you can follow: 30-day intensive, 60-day balanced, and 90-day part-time schedules aligned to official topic weightings and a repeatable syllabus → practice loop.
• IDSC Syllabus — Learning Objectives by Topic
  Blueprint-aligned learning objectives for CSI Investment Dealer Supervisors Course (IDSC), organized by topic with quick links to targeted practice.